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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1947
Page
15
A fragment from the Women's Page reports wedding and birth announcements tied to St Mount Vernon. The text references Julian Hall as editor and invokes themes of war, ambition, faith, retirement, and immortality within a patriotic frame.
The morning service at Foster Street Methodist Church features Beethoven prelude Andante from Opus 26, processional Let All the World in Every Corner Sing, Tschaikowsky Theme from Andante Fifth Symphony as offertory, Shelley The King of Love My Shepherd Is, recessional Lead Me to Calvary, and Schubert Marche Religieuse postlude.
Mrs George Spann hosted a pre school birthday fete for her daughter Sand ra at the Country Club Thursday afternoon. About one hundred children attended as Sand ra wore a pink taffeta and net gown and a three tier birthday cake with a pastel doll topper illuminated the party.
The Rose Hill P T A met in February at the school with Mrs. Cla Bazley presiding. Treasurer Mrs. M T Ternisen reported a balance of $354.77. A nominating committee including Mrs. Carl Smith chair, Mrs. Loyce Burdeshaw, and Mrs. Aubrey Elis was formed. The program featured a George Washington play by fourth grade students directed by Miss Sara Abt. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Thomas arrived from Long Beach, California to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Matone.
Philip Spann and John Dupree Davis hosted a country club dance for Highland School fourth to sixth graders. About one hundred students attended from seven to nine pm with punch wafers and candy served. Mrs Spann and Mrs Davis assisted, amid pastel decor and balloon centerpieces with daffodils and jonquils.
Miss Nada Jean Pelham of Dothan High School was guest of honor at Emmassee Chapter D A R on Wednesday at Mrs W S Wilson home. The program featured American music, a piano solo, vocal numbers by Nad a Jean Pelham Helen Reister Martha Davie Sapp and remarks on distinguished American composers and notable figures.
La Fayette Street Methodist Church Mary and Martha class held a social meeting at Houston Memorial Library with 91 enrolled members and about 61 attending. Miss Sara Abt presented fourth grade students in a play An Afternoon at Mt. Vernon featuring John Burdeshaw Barbara Atkins Patsy Frammill Danny Trant Oakley Guy Johnny Godwin Glenda Fuller Wayne Bradshaw and Charles McDougle. Hostesses served a salad course as decorations showed a patriotic red and white motif.
The Presbyteran Church Young Adult Class hosted a chicken supper at the Scout Hut on Edprewood Drive. Organizers included B T Lucas Christina McClintock and Rhett Bryson. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Saliba Sand Bresson Shirley udd Clark Knight Domitans McClintock James Jock Saliba and others.
Mre and Mr Tom Rumiph OLN return to Montgomery Friday after a brief visit with relatives. Friends of Mr and Mrs Humph learn they move to Savannah Georgia where Mr Rumiph will enter the office supply and printing business. Mire James Heart has returned to Columbus Georgia after visiting her sister Mrs Crawford who recently had an operation. Jenn ides updates on Mrs J B Calloway and family. Bert Pix employed by War Assets Administration recently transferred from Atlanta to Fort Jove. Staff Sergeant J B of Cottonwood Veoreder sent for treatment at a local hospital. Mie WO Vowel of Concordty Sour Caterada visits for convalescing. DOR Go Howell and family remembered. Mereinrvey Colling and Mrs Collins parents visit. Walter Wat from Port Harbor viad Adabatrna this week. Vincenteli and Mrs G0 Csstitle returned Beare Far Gav after ten weeks away.
Abbeville special report notes Mr. and Mrs. J C Espy celebrated their golden wedding with a three to five pm reception at home on February 14. They were greeted by their children and relatives including J C Aman of Montgomery and Mrs Mattie Dawkins of Abbeville, with many out of town guests. The event featured yellow floral decor, a three tier wedding cake, and formal receiving lines.
C C Moseley spoke on New Techniques in Education at the Vatican Study Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Jesse Forrester on Ashford Road. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Moseley and Mrs. C D Francis of Lexington Kentucky. New member Mrs. Carl Kirk was elected as business session ended with social hour and charity tea hosted by Mrs. William Blount.
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